The Appellants appealed the Director's decision to issue a Renewable Energy Approval for an eight-turbine wind facility.
The Appellants argued the project would cause serious harm to human health due to aviation risks at two nearby aerodromes, and serious and irreversible harm to endangered bat species.
The Tribunal found that the proximity of the turbines to the aerodromes created an inadequate margin for error, posing a serious risk to human health.
The Tribunal also found that the project would cause serious and irreversible harm to the local population of the endangered little brown myotis bat.
The appeals were allowed in part and the hearing was adjourned to determine the appropriate remedy.
